{Ronan’s POV}

Lisa lay against my chest, pale but breathing steadily, her weight reminding me of what truly mattered. The Elders exchanged glances until Elric finally stepped forward.

“Forgive us, Alpha King,” he said, his voice carrying the weariness of one who had seen too many battles. “Tonight was meant for triumph, yet it was marred by chaos… I think I speak for everyone here when I say. We have never seen an election like this before.”

He clapped as if to usher in a new era. “A proper coronation will be held in two days, where your Luna shall be crowned beside you before all the packs. There will...